How to Join the US Military from Ghana

The US Military has six branches the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Space Force. You have the opportunity to join any of these services if you qualify for it, and the benefits of doing so are numerous.

You cannot join the military while staying in Ghana, but you can still enlist if you are not a citizen; however, you will have to meet specific requirements. You will need to make your way to the US, establish residence and apply to the US military as a non-citizen.

Suppose you qualify and are accepted into the service. In that case, you will not be allowed to become a commissioned officer or have a security clearance until you become a citizen.

To begin, you need to meet the following basic requirements;

Basic Requirement

To join the US army as a non-citizen, you have to live in any of the States currently.

You need to visit immigration to attain a permanent resident card, also known as a green card.

You must also be able to speak, read and write English fluently.

ASVAB Test

This means that you cannot apply to enlist in the military from Ghana or while staying in Ghana. You will need to be currently living in the US to be able to do so. You also need to meet a few educational and testing requirements before enlisting.

First, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. This test has ten subsets;

Your scores on four of those make up your Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score. This score determines which branch(es) you may join, and each department has its own lowest score for joining.

Your scores on all ten subsets determine which job specialties you qualify for

You must have a high school diploma or a GED to enlist.

The ASVAB test comes in different subjects. It tests your knowledge of general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, mathematics knowledge, assembling objects, mechanical comprehension, shop information, electronic information, and auto information.

There are sample questions available on the ASVAB official website to go through and prepare yourself. Visit www.officialasvab.com/application to take a look at some of these questions.

Health and Fitness Test

Finally, you will need to meet some health and fitness requirements for enlisting. You must pass a military entrance medical examination, including a physical exam, hearing test, vision test, and height and weight measurements.

Each military service has its physical requirements and fitness standard.

Once you meet the requirements listed above, you can enlist to join any military service you want. You must not be above the age of 39 to join the military. Once you are accepted, you will take the oath of enlistment, and from there, you will receive orders for training.

Recruiters

Contact any of the recruiters below to apply;

Air Force

Air Force: 1-800-423-8723

Air Force Reserve: 1-800-257-1212

Air National Guard: 1-800-864-6264

Army

Army and Army Reserve: 1-888-550-2769

Army National Guard: 1-800-464-8273

Navy

Navy and Navy Reserve: 1-800-872-6289

Space Force

Space Force: 1-800-423-8723

 Benefits of Joining the US Military

The benefits of joining the US military are numerous. You will receive a hefty salary that you can use to take care of your needs and that of others, but the longer you serve, the more you will earn.

While in the military, you can create a cedi account and save your salary. When you retire and return to the motherland, you will have enough to start a new business, donate to charity or do whatever you want with your money.

You also have access to comprehensive healthcare and housing for you and your family. You will have enough money to take care of your education, your children’s career, etc. Plus, it is an honorable profession.

As military personnel in the United States, you have unlimited opportunities to meet new people and experience a new culture

. The advanced and specialty training and something you have never experienced before. Let us not forget the 30 days of annual paid vacation benefit you will get as a US military personnel. Sounds good.

Start planning a trip to the United States of America today and start your journey to becoming military personnel in any State.

Takeaway

The US military is ready to welcome people willing to enlist in their military services, so what are you waiting for? Grab your visa and make your way to the US right now.

Get specialty training, meet new people from different cultures, and experience something new. You get to enjoy numerous benefits if you qualify and can become personnel.